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Balboa Surf Club, Houston, TX

Balboa Surf Club

4.8
4.8
111 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 49 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Lively
Balboa Surf Club is an upscale American restaurant in the heart of Uptown, Houston, located in Post Oak Plaza. The menu places an emphasis on fresh seafood from around the country, including a curated sushi program, as well as salads, hearty sandwiches, a standout hamburger, and hand-cut steaks.
Beverage selections include classic house cocktails, and an extensive yet approachable wine list.
The dining room is made up of lush plants, intimate booths as well as a full service bar and lush patio.
Balboa is open 7 days a week for both lunch and dinner.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 405-1260
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    Galleria / Uptown
  • Cross Street
    Post Oak and Blvd Place
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balboa Surf Club offers a vibrant dining experience with "phenomenal food," a "fantastic ambiance," and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the coconut shrimp, crab cakes, and French 75 cocktails. The restaurant's "relaxed sophistication" and attentive staff make it perfect for both casual and special occasions. Highly recommended for seafood lovers!

112 Reviews
  1. Lupita

    VIP

    Houston

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The coconut shrimp is PHENOMENAL. The salmon poke bowl was good along with the salmon roll. The service wasn't good - waiter got my order wrong and took a very long time to check back on our table each time.

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  2. Steve

    Austin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The starters were good. We ordered one of the steak specials the waiter sold us on. Then came back to tell us they were sold out of the special, yet, our sitting was an early sitting of 6pm on a Monday night, so not sure how they were sold out. We switched to another steak entree but wanted the peppercorn sauce offered in the special. Ten minutes later they came back to say they don’t have enough sauce. Really, how hard is it to make a peppercorn sauce. The steak I ended up having was cooked medium not medium rare how I ordered it. Disappointing overall. Won’t be returning.

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  3. Chardoná

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner and I celebrated our anniversary at the V Balboa Surf Club and the experience was nothing short of amazing. Our server Aisha was very well versed on the menus and attentive. I had the redfish which was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. My partner had the grouper (off menu) and really enjoyed it as well. Aisha made sure to send us something special from the kitchen for our anniversary and we loved that! From Aisha, to the food and ambiance, everything tied into our night so well and really made this a memorable anniversary!

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  4. Allison

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the perfect dinner! The food was delicious !

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a most enjoyable evening. The appetizers were lite and tasty. The coconut shrimp was my favorite. My salmon was cooked perfect and the Kale salad was delicious.

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  6. Theresa

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for a rare night out with my husband and thoroughly enjoyed it! Arrived a bit early for our reservation and had a drink at the bar while waiting for our table. The ambiance was nice; dim without being overly dark and the noise was moderate despite a fully packed bar area and dining room. Food was superb…we ordered the coconut shrimp (not my favorite, but my husband loved it), spicy tuna roll (excellent), the ribeye and the roasted chicken were equally delicious. I think my favorite aspect of our visit was the service. Friendly and attentive from the moment we walked in, especially considering it was a busy holiday weekend. Can’t wait to return!

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  7. David

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! This will be one of the places we will take future out-of-state visitors to.

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  8. Keith

    Houston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Took awhile to receive our drink orders before and during dinner. Felt rushed to order. Had to ask our waitress to give us more time. The speed of the meal was more like during the week lunch experience rather than a Saturday evening

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  9. p

    VIP

    Houston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    In spite of being "bustling" with lots of activity and energy, our group enjoyed excellent service and incredible fare at the Houston Uptown Balboa Surf Club Saturday evening. The Balboa Server, Mila, was exceptional while tending to our every question and request with a "warm smile" and friendly attitude. All in all...a great time at The Uptown Balboa Surf Club.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and beverages all around. Kayla is awesome and had great recommendations. Will be visiting again.

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FAQs

Balboa Surf Club offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 405-1260.

Balboa Surf Club is rated 4.8 stars by 111 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Balboa Surf Club

1753 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056-3801

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Post Oak and Blvd Place
  • Neighbourhood
    Galleria / Uptown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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